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AV03 NTM

2003 Rover 25

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Rover 2547,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 NTM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 May 2026 92,185 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 91,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,463 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 87,925 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 86,622 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 85,219 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system rusted heavily

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,266 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower SMALL STONE CHIP

Pass 1 May 2018 83,376 miles

exhaust system rusted heavily

Pass 2 May 2017 82,044 miles

exhaust system rusted heavily

Fail 2 May 2017 82,044 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system rusted heavily

Pass 4 May 2016 81,215 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 81,215 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,780 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 74,803 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 69,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 69,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s reverse lamp not working

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the 1.6mm limit.n/s/r inner sidewall perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,349 miles

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Fail 26 Apr 2010 61,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread worn low

Pass 8 May 2009 56,965 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,298 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SCREW IN THE TREAD OF THE O/S/R TYRE

Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,312 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON OUTER SECTION

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,758 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL LONG

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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AV03 NTM is a 2003 Rover 25 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV03 NTM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV03 NTM registered?

AV03 NTM is a 2003 Rover 25, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AV03 NTM safe to buy?

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